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Bcl-xS

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bcl-xS

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Surprisingly, the second mRNA species, bcl-xS, encodes a protein that inhibits the ability of bcl-2 to enhance the survival of growth factor-deprived cells.
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Claim 1expression patternsupports1993Source 1DOIPubMed

bcl-xS mRNA is expressed at high levels in cells with high turnover such as developing lymphocytes.

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In vivo, bcl-xS mRNA is expressed at high levels in cells that undergo a high rate of turnover, such as developing lymphocytes.
Claim 2functional effectsupports1993Source 1DOIPubMed

Bcl-xS inhibits the ability of bcl-2 to enhance survival of growth factor-deprived cells.

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Surprisingly, the second mRNA species, bcl-xS, encodes a protein that inhibits the ability of bcl-2 to enhance the survival of growth factor-deprived cells.
Claim 3overall conclusionsupports1993Source 1DOIPubMed

bcl-x has roles in both positive and negative regulation of programmed cell death.

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Together these data suggest that bcl-x plays an important role in both positive and negative regulation of programmed cell death.